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Pre-1962 Escape Attempts at Alcatraz
Catalog of pre-1962 Alcatraz escape attempts: methods, routes, and why the bay and security measures prevailed.
2/5/2025
13 min read
Cold water, tides, and timing — nature was the final warden.
Tip: Check ferry-day tide charts; the bay’s behavior still frames the escape debate.
| Year | Approach | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Tool-and-swim | Hypothermia, recapture |
| 1937 | Raft attempt | Unconfirmed; likely lost to currents |
| 1939 | Yard scheme | Contained, injuries |
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Alcatraz Historian
Ich habe diesen Guide geschrieben, damit dein Alcatraz‑Tag einfach, informativ und erinnerungswürdig ist — mit ehrlichen Tipps aus wiederholten Besuchen.
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